power system
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈpaʊər ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
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sistema eléctrico
- Prior to restructuring, electricity traded in the Norwegian power system could be divided into two categories.
- solar power system
- thermal power system
- smart power system
And, and the no inertia means you think about the, the way power systems currently operate.
- And, and the no inertia means you think about the, the way power systems currently operate.
- Yeah, like power systems and infrastructure systems, which is fascinating.
Examples
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Terrorists might, for example, exploit the power system's increasingly centralized control to magnify the effects of a localized strike.
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We keep the solar power system operating.
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Indeed, today there are several wave power systems that are in service or development.
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And we study how we can control parts of the power system using networks.
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As a result of the war, the old power system was destroyed.
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An additional threat to the power system is an external terrorist attack.
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In late 1988, a direct connection between the Norwegian and Finnish power systems was established.
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And in June of 2000, Detroit suffered a two-day blackout when the city-owned power system failed.
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Recently, Sandia has explored the applicability of using S-CO2 power systems with today's fleet of light water reactors.
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A reliable and efficient power system will be essential for day-to-day necessities.
Synonyms
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3.7
A system of power lines and stations that sends electricity across a region
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A network of wires and stations that brings electricity to homes and businesses
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2.8
A group of parts that supply and carry electricity in a building, car, or area
How Complex
- Specialized
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3.7
- Specialized
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4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a network of electrical components used to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity' is directly and transparently composed from 'power' (electrical energy/supply) and 'system' (a set of interacting components). This compositional pattern is common and cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Power system comes from a simple picture: power is energy from generators and system is many parts like wires and stations working together. So, it means 'a group of parts that make and send electricity'.